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Chinese 6 (CHIN10018)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is designed for students to develop their ability to communicate in Chinese at a beginning-advanced level and their analytical skills of the Chinese language through engaging with a range of topics concerning contemporary Chinese society and culture. Their linguistic competence will be further enhanced through exposure to Chinese materials dealing with a variety of socio-cultural situations, writing and presenting opinion pieces on current issues in Chinese, and participating in group discussions. Study activities will be supported with linguistic and cultural resources, including background information in brief English passages, as well as video, audio and additional reading materials introducing the cultural topics.
This subject will allow students to gain confidence and independence in handling written Chinese language materials so as to make the transition from textbook material to original Chinese texts.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students will:
- have acquired grammar and analytical skills at this proficiency level;
- be able to make a short presentation in Chinese on a selected number of subjects;
- develop some general correspondence skills;
- have a vocabulary of approximately 1300 characters;
- build on foundational knowledge of structural patterns to manage complex bodies of new information;
- be able to recognize the indispensability of accuracy in communication while dealing with increasing quantities of information;
- acquire general knowledge of key social and cultural phenomena as the basis for a heightened global awareness.
Generic skills
- show attention to detail through guided reading and writing;
- acquire general written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
- acquire foundational public speaking skills through tutorial discussion and class presentations;
- acquire time management and planning skills through organizing workloads for various learning tasks.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHIN10017 | Chinese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
All students enrolling in Chinese for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel.
Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, students' study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHIN20004 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30009 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
This subject is equivalent to 4,000 words.
- Weekly in-class 10-minute written tests (Weeks 2-10) 10%
- A short essay of approximately 300 characters (commencing week 2 and due in week 12) 10%
- A 30-minute listening and comprehension test (Week 12) 20%
- A 7-minute oral test (during examination period) 20%
- A 2-hour final examination (during examination period) 40%
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Yongxian Luo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: 4 hours of language classes per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Wu Zhongwei, Gao Shunquan and Tao Lian. 10 Level Chinese - Level 3, Integrated Textbook, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2015.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies Major Chinese Studies Informal specialisation Chinese Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
Last updated: 11 April 2024